My Garden Progress

The grass will grow back if you don't get all the roots out (also if it's been allowed to drop seeds) but pulling it regularly (as soon as it appears) should gradually weaken it, if you don't have the energy to dig up the plant and thoroughly clean the roots to get all the grass roots out.

There used to be a weed killer that killed only grass and it's relations, not broad-leaved plants, but that's going back a long time and I think it was discontinued/banned a long time ago. The only other thing you might try is weed-killering the grass, very carefully with a fine paintbrush or similar, so you don't get any on the plant that you want to keep. I think it would be quicker and easier to do the digging up, or just keep pulling out the grass.

 

Hello @JennyJB

Thanks for the Reply.

I think Digging the Plant up and removing the Grass will be the way to go.

Is there anything I need to be aware of when Digging up Phlox?

Thanks in advance

Kevin

 

I would do it before the phlox starts into growth - the new growth can be soft and easily damaged (although it will regrow).

 

Hello @JennyJB

Apologies for the Late Reply.

Thanks for the Tip, much appreciated.

Kevin

 

Hello all

I Hope you are Well.

Well, the Garden Camera has Failed

I am going to be getting New Security Cameras Installed in a Couple of Months anyway, Hopefully.

Maybe the Garden Camera found out

I am looking at a Synology Camera as it is designed to work with Synology Surveillance Station which I have got on my Synology DS925+ Nas.

This is the Camera I am looking at:

https://www.amazon.co.uk/dp/B0G4N9J...RC3NNVCO&psc=1&ref_=list_c_wl_lv_ov_lig_dp_it

As soon as they are Installed I shall Post Pictures

Thanks

Kevin

 

Hello all

Well, I did the First Pressure Wash of the Year for the Patio, Paving and Setts.

I would of preferred to wait until Early March but the Patio and Paving were Deadly, Very Slippy

The Final Straw was almost Falling on it This Morning, so.....

It does look much Better so that is a positive

No Photos as the Garden Camera Failed as I said previously.

Thanks

Kevin

 

If you dig the plant up to remove the grass bring a seat along with you so you can sit as you tease the grass out on your lap which in my case the grass was easily identified by its white roots and it saves your back.

 

I found that Phlox is pretty much bullet proof. If it was me, I'd dig it up, rinse all of the soil from the roots. Pull all of the grass and then re-plant the phlox. I think it would forgive you.

 

Hello

Thanks for the Replies.

Well, I spent some Time with the Phlox Yesterday whilst it was relatively Nice out, and, it turned out to be less of an issue than I thought.

Due to the Soil still being Wet after the Rain overnight, I was able to Pull the Grass pretty easily, I will just need to keep on top of it if anymore raises its Head.

Just Me overthinking things again

Everyone needs a Hobby, right

Next Job, Dig Up the Iris Clumps, reduce the Level of the Soil and then Re-Plant, something I have never done before, so, should be Fun

Thanks

Kevin

 

Hello all

I Hope you are Well.

Well, the Weather was Nice This Morning so I spent 2.5 Hours catching up on Weeding in the Back Garden that I was not able to do at the End of Last Season.

This is how it looks now:





















Ready for Spring, More or Less

Now I just need to do the Front Garden, which, thankfully, is not too Bad.

Lie Down Time, I think my Muscles forgot how they are supposed to Work

Thanks

Kevin

 

Hello all

I Hope you are Well.

I am trying again with Rosemary (Salvia Rosmarinus), Third Times a Charm, Right?

The First Plant I had which was growing well got flattened during the Patio Re-Do in 2022 and subsequently Passed On.

The replacement, for some reason Failed to establish and followed its predecessor.

I have now Ordered another Plant, a 2L Pot, from Crocus, which will be Delivered Today.

I am planning on placing it on the Kitchen Windowsill for now until the Weather Warms up.

When is the Best Time to Plant Rosemary in the Garden, it will be Planted in a South Facing Border.

Thanks in advance

Kevin

 

I would say around the end of April looking at your location Kevin, although a lot depends on the weather of course.

Make sure it has really good drainage, they hate wet roots. I suspect a lot may have perished over the Winter with all the rain we've had.

 

If you have time, you could pop it outside in the sun on nice days like today, and bring it in when it's going to get wet or very cold. It will benefit from full overhead sun/light during the day. One-sided light on a windowsill (even a south-facing one) is less intense.

 

Hello @JennyJB

Yes, I have the Time

Due to my Autism I do not get out of the House, much, which is why I am really looking forward to March and the Warmer Weather when I will be able to get into the Garden more.

When I place it Outside would you recommend that I place the Pot where I plan on Planting it?

Thanks

Kevin

 

I would just say somewhere in the sun, and sheltered from the wind if it's soft and indoor-grown, until it's hardened off. Rosemary is pretty hardy, just doesn't like its feet wet, but all young plants grown under glass need hardening off gradually. I've just been outside and the wind has turned cooler over the last couple of hours, so watch out for that. Just take advantage of any mild sunny days that we get.